Eva Ho
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 605 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO120gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO8.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO50milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO240minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO280minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO5.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO30pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO0.2pounds of paperhave been saved
Eva's actions
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Waste
Buy in Bulk
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Energy
Power Down the Computer
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 per day that I do this.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.
Health
Avoid Refined Sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 1 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Waste
Choose Two-Sided Printing
I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided at work.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Food
Cook New Recipes
I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Water
Brush My Teeth Without Running Water
I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 4.93 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 20 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Energy
Heat and Cool Naturally
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Food
Advocate for more Food Options
I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
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